Louisiana Purchase Doubles U.S. (1:24)
Thomas Jefferson pulls off the land deal of the millennium when he buys 800,000 square miles from the French, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
Videos (5)
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Louisiana Purchase Doubles U.S.
Louisiana Purchase Doubles U.S.Video Clip (1:24)
Video Clip (1:24)
Thomas Jefferson pulls off the land deal of the millennium when he buys 800,000 square miles from the French, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
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Iowans Take Care of Each Other
Iowans Take Care of Each OtherVideo Clip (1:15)
Video Clip (1:15)
In this States video clip Tom Arnold on Iowa: Tom Arnold shares with us why Iowans take care of each other. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions
Primaries, Caucuses, and ConventionsVideo Clip (4:15)
Video Clip (4:15)
Host David Eisenbach explains the history of the long election process a candidate must go through to become President of the United States.
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Tom Arnold: Iowa to 'Save the World'
Tom Arnold: Iowa to 'Save the World'Video Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
In this States video clip Tom Arnold on Iowa: Tom Arnold shares with us why Iowa is going to save the world. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Earthquake in the Heartland
Earthquake in the HeartlandVideo Clip (2:31)
Video Clip (2:31)
Mega Disasters takes a look at how bad the ripple effect could be if an earthquake were to happen in Memphis, TN. If the seismic pressure were severe, states across the country could be in turmoil.
Photo Galleries (3)
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Iowa
Iowa(9 Photos)
9 Photos
View pictures from the state of Iowa on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover(16 Photos)
16 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of Herbert Hoover.
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Native American Tribes and Cultures
Native American Tribes and Cultures(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.
Speeches & Audio (1)
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Iowa Celebrates V-J Day
Iowa Celebrates V-J DayAudio Clip (4:05)
Audio Clip (4:05)
Live coverage of the V-J Day celebration from Des Moines' WHO radio captures the excitement of revelers in the streets at the end of World War II.
Interactives (3)
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Place the State
Place the StateInteractive
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State the Plate Game
State the Plate GameInteractive
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Ultimate History Quiz
Ultimate History QuizInteractive
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